The pink storm
is upon us.
You’ve seen
them. Walkers wearing
headbands, leis, sneakers,
shirts, wands, wings
— you name it — all in
the color pink and in the
name of taking on breast
cancer.
Educators will be stepping out again this fall for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks
to raise funds for the American
Cancer Society, with NYSUT continuing
its pivotal role as a flagship
sponsor.
According to the American Society
of Clinical Oncology, it is estimated
that 41,260 women and 500 men will
die from breast cancer this year.
Walkers are fighting against those
daunting statistics and have their
own strong numbers.
Last year, NYSUT members generated
more than $722,270 in donations
for ACS.
For information on
specific walks and to learn how to start or join a NYSUT team, go to
makingstrideswalk.org/nysut.
Money raised via the
Making Strides walks is
earmarked for research,
education and support
services.
“Every year, thousands
of NYSUT members
come together at
annual Making Strides walks to raise
awareness and funds to support
the mission of the American Cancer
Society,” said Katie Goepfrich, community
development, ACS.
“NYSUT continues to be a proud
partner with the ACS,” said NYSUT
Secretary-Treasurer Philippe
Abraham.
SAVE THE DATE: Join Team
NYSUT
- Oct. 12:
Buffalo
- Oct. 13:
Syracuse, Jamestown
- Oct. 20:
Albany,
Bronx,
Plattsburgh,
Hudson Valley,
Brooklyn,
Jones Beach,
Central Park,
Utica,
Queens,
Staten Island,
Rochester,
Westchester
- Oct. 27: Riverhead, Glens Falls
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention reports that not counting
some kinds of skin cancer, breast
cancer in the United States is:
- the most common cancer in
women, no matter race or ethnicity;
- the most common cause of death
from cancer among Hispanic women;
- the second most common cause of
death from cancer among white, black,
Asian/Pacific Islander, and American
Indian/Alaskan Native women.